Carrot and Turnip Casserole

Name: Carrot and Turnip Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 2 cups yellow turnip, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley or dried parsley flakes; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs; Additional butter for greasing the casserole dish

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Side Dish

65 min

115 cal

Servings: 8

Oven

SNAP eligible

A classic French-inspired vegetable casserole featuring tender layers of sweet carrots and mild yellow turnips, finished with a savory butter and herb breadcrumb topping. The warm spices of allspice create a comforting, rustic side dish perfect for family dinners.

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Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

2 cups yellow turnip, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley or dried parsley flakes

3 tablespoons butter, divided

1/2 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs

Additional butter for greasing the casserole dish

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with butter.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced carrots and cubed turnips. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice. Toss gently to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout the vegetables.
Transfer the seasoned carrot and turnip mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it in an even layer.
In a small bowl, combine the seasoned Italian bread crumbs and minced or dried parsley. Mix well to incorporate the parsley throughout the crumbs.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the vegetables. Dot with 3 tablespoons of butter, breaking it into small pieces and distributing them across the breadcrumb topping.
Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes until the vegetables are nearly tender.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and the vegetables are fork-tender.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Both carrots and turnips are staples at every Charlotte chain, making this a genuine weeknight option with zero supply friction. The cost per serving lands around $1.20 to $1.50, driven by butter and bread crumbs as the only premium inputs—not a budget-buster. The stated 65 minutes is honest for a casserole (roughly 15 minutes prep, 50 in the oven), and this reheats beautifully, making it practical for leftovers. Turnips are a Southern kitchen staple that land naturally here, and the dish feeds eight comfortably with minimal fuss, though it lacks the memorable seasonality of a collard-forward or shrimp-based recipe that would feel distinctly regional.